On the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester and surrounded by acres of beautiful grounds, this elegant country house boasts modern rooms, a restaurant serving good food, and a bar. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout. The bedrooms at the Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall are stylish and they all have en suite facilities. A welcome tray with tea, coffee and biscuits awaits guests, as well as free toiletries. All rooms are accessible by stairs only. Bar and Brassiere by Bowden offers fine English food and wonderful views across the lawns and the lake. Guests can also relax with a drink at the elegant lounge or in the Club Bar. Only minutes from the M5, the hotel is also just 3 miles to Gloucester Quays Designer Shopping Outlet and Gloucester Cathedral. Local activities include Gloucester Golf Club & Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Key (FEE)
Guest review summary
Guests praised the <b>friendly staff</b> and enjoyed the beautiful <b>location</b>. <b>Breakfast</b> was a highlight, with many finding it delicious. <b>Room comfort</b> received mixed reviews, with some noting warmth issues. <b>Cleanliness</b> was generally good, though a few mentioned dust. Beds were widely appreciated for their comfort.
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Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.8

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Bar & Brasserie at Bowden
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A credit card imprint will be required by the hotel at check-in as security for any extras taken during your stay.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the hotel does not have an elevator. However, there is a platform lift up to the first floor suitable for wheelchairs only.

Please note that the same payment card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in at the hotel.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

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